Wall Paper and Border
c. 1936
Elizabeth Valentine’s 1936 design study offers a whimsical take on patriotic decor, centering on a blue monument labeled 'G. Washington.' The portrait inside the triangular pediment shows a figure in a white cap and striped coat, looking surprisingly like a colonial woman in a bonnet, which adds a charming mystery to this historical homage. Flanking this central shrine are tall, fluted columns wrapped in climbing pink roses that arch overhead to form a floral gateway. With its checkered floor and classical drapery, the composition feels like a theatrical stage set, likely intended as a blueprint for a grand wallpaper border that brings a bit of floral history into a home.
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